National Museum of Ship Models and Sea History

The National Museum of Ship Models and Sea History is a private non-profit museum, dedicated to ship models and the critical role that ships have played throughout the history and development of the modern world. The museum is home to dozens of maritime exhibits and more that 250 intricately crafted models from all periods of history.

The museum was created in 2001 after a long restoration period, and in 2007 the museum was listed in Smith's Maritime Museums of North America. 

From Egyptian barges and Greek warships to modern submarines, if it floats, there is almost certainly a beautiful scale replica on display here. The delicate models are arranged in groups reflecting periods of history, from the earliest Viking sailing ships to the classic liners of the early part of the last century.

Some of our recent exhibits include a 27 foot long scale model of the QUEEN MARY, constructed entirely of toothpicks (over one million!), and TREASURES OF THE SILK ROAD. . The collection includes ship models from the movies Tora! Tora! Tora!, Cleopatra, and Ben-Hur as well as from the television series Tugboat Annie Sails Again.

The museum is open on Saturdays (11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Saturdays from April 1 to November 30; also by appointment, including through the winter holidays. The museum library is available for customers to peruse and includes more than 200 reference volumes including some rare books related to the sea.

Visit their official website for more information or to schedule a tour!